Influences on the Constitution

Magna Charta

http://www.bl.uk/treasures/magnacarta/basics/basics.html

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magna charta 2:59


English Bill of Rights

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/en/English_Bill_of_Rights

http://www.landofthebrave.info/bill-of-rights-1689.htm
Go to the Summary of the English Bill of Rights

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Declaration of Rights .36


Mayflower Compact

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/mayflowercompactdef.htm

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mayflower compact 3.34





Social Contract: John Locke The power to govern comes from the people. Only the people can decide who governs them.

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two treatises of Government and structure of Government 3.09

Montesquieu

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Enlightenment Philosophers: Locke, Voltaire, and Montesquieu
3.23



Separation of Powers


http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/USRA_Sep-of-Powers.htm

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/se/Separation_of_powers

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html

http://ratify.constitutioncenter.org/explore/BasicGoverningPrinciples/SeparationofPowersandaSystemofChecksandBalances.shtml



Separation of Powers
1.19
Checks and Balances


http://www.congressforkids.net/Constitution_checksandbalances.htm

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0777009.html


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Separation of powers 1.19